Attractions Directory
Acropolis Museum
Makrygianni
Purpose-built in 2009 with universal design. Elevators to all floors, wheelchair loans, accessible restrooms. One of the most accessible museums in Greece.
- Elevator access
- Wheelchair loan
- Accessible toilets
Acropolis
Acropolis Hill
Wheelchair elevator installed December 2020 on the north slope. Accessible cement pathway at the summit. Rocky terrain limits exploration beyond the main route.
- Elevator to summit
- Accessible pathway
- Free disabled entry
Ancient Agora
Monastiraki
Gravel and dirt paths through an open archaeological site. Central paths are relatively flat. The Stoa of Attalos museum is partially accessible at ground level.
- Flat central paths
- Free disabled entry
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Syntagma
Relatively flat, open-air archaeological site. The massive columns can be viewed from pathways. Mixed paved and gravel surfaces.
- Flat terrain
- Free disabled entry
Panathenaic Stadium
Pangrati
Track level is flat and accessible. Marble seating tiers are historic steps and completely inaccessible to wheelchair users.
- Track level accessible
- Free disabled entry
National Archaeological Museum
Exarcheia
Renovated with accessible entrance, elevators between floors, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair loans. One of Greece's flagship museums.
- Elevator access
- Wheelchair loan
- Accessible toilets
Benaki Museum
Kolonaki
Renovated mansion with accessible entrance, elevator to multiple floors, and accessible restrooms. Some tight turns in the historic building layout.
- Elevator access
- Accessible toilets
Museum of Cycladic Art
Kolonaki
Modern wing is spacious and wheelchair-friendly with elevator. The historic Stathatos Mansion wing may have limited access.
- Elevator access
- Accessible toilets
National Garden
Syntagma
Main pathways are paved and relatively flat. Secondary paths may be narrow or unpaved. Step-free entrances from Amalias Avenue and Zappeion side.
- Paved main paths
- Free entry
Syntagma Square
Syntagma
Flat, paved public square with accessible Metro station. Changing of the Guard viewable from wheelchair level. Central hub of Athens.
- Flat paved surface
- Accessible metro
- Free entry
Monastiraki
Monastiraki
Main square is flat and paved. Flea market streets are passable but crowded on weekends. Side streets are narrow and uneven.
- Flat main square
- Accessible metro
Plaka
Plaka
Lower Plaka along Adrianou Street is navigable. Upper Plaka and Anafiotika have steep steps and narrow alleys that are impassable for wheelchairs.
- Lower streets only
Temple of Hephaestus
Ancient Agora
Sits on a hilltop within the Ancient Agora. Steps and steep, uneven terrain. No ramps or lifts. Viewable from below.
- Viewable from Agora paths
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Acropolis South Slope
Functioning ancient theater on the Acropolis south slope. During performances, accessible seating may be arranged in advance through the Athens Festival.
- Performance access with booking
Theatre of Dionysus
Acropolis South Slope
Ancient hillside theater with stone steps and steep terrain. Seating area is not wheelchair accessible. Partial viewing from the pedestrian walkway below.
- Viewable from walkway
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Kallithea
Designed by Renzo Piano (2016) with universal accessibility. Elevators, accessible park, wheelchair loans, hearing loops. Athens' benchmark for accessible design.
- Elevator access
- Wheelchair loan
- Accessible shuttle
Technopolis
Gazi
Converted gasworks industrial venue. Flat main courtyard and ground-level spaces are accessible. Some buildings may have limited access.
- Flat ground level
- Accessible metro nearby
Byzantine & Christian Museum
Kolonaki
Renovated Villa Ilissia with accessible entrance, ramps, elevator to exhibition levels, and accessible restrooms.
- Elevator access
- Accessible toilets
War Museum
Kolonaki
Modern purpose-built museum. Ground-level entrance, elevator, accessible restrooms. Outdoor military exhibits on flat ground.
- Elevator access
- Accessible toilets
Kerameikos
Kerameikos
One of the flatter archaeological sites in Athens. Gravel and dirt paths, some paved sections. Small on-site museum may have steps at entrance.
- Relatively flat terrain
- Free disabled entry